Obituaries

Ali Bajuni

Ali Bajuni

Jul 17, 2024

Ali Bajuni, 59, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2024, at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines. A private family burial will be held at the Es-Salam Cemetery in Granger, Iowa. 

Margie M. Long

Margie M. Long

Jul 14, 2024

Margie M. Long was born on March ,1932, in Des Moines, Iowa, peacefully passed away on July 14, 2024, the same city where her life began. Her visitation will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Kyles AME Zion Church, in Des Moines, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Immediately following visitation, her funeral service will be at 1:00...

Jerry Cooper

Jerry Cooper

Jul 14, 2024

Jerry Fonzo Cooper, 77, passed away on July 14, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa, the same city where he was born on January 30, 1947. A private family burial will be held at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. 

Jerry graduated from Des Moines Technical High School, which set the foundation for his lifelog dedication to practical skills and problem-solving....

Suleiamn Abrahim

Suleiamn Abrahim

Jul 14, 2024

Suleiamn Abrahim passed away on July 14, 2024.  A private family burial will take place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole Iowa 

Lawrence (Larry) McLachlan

Lawrence (Larry) McLachlan

Jul 13, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Osmond McLachlan III, known affectionately as LMak, passed away at the age 55 in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 13, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1969, in Hartford, Connecticut to Lawrence Osmond and Dorret June (Ortega) McLachlan Jr. 

The McLachlan family relocated to Urbandale, IA where Lawrence continued his education in the West Des Moines School System...

Margaret M. May

Margaret M. May

Jul 7, 2024

A Memorial Service will be held at Henderson's Chapel on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the hour of 11:00 A.M.

Margaret M. May was born April 20th 1925 to Mae Brooks and Charles McCracken in Iowa, with her four siblings. Spending time living in California and graduating high school, she later returned to Des Moines and pursued a career in education...

Elvedit Odzakovic

Elvedit Odzakovic

Jul 7, 2024

Elvedit Odzakovic passed away on July 7, 2024 in Pleasant Hill, IA.  A private family burial will take place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole, Iowa.

Darrin "DJ" Demeatrius Dafney Jr.

Darrin "DJ" Demeatrius Dafney Jr.

Jul 6, 2024

Darrin “DJ” Demeatrius Dafney Jr. was a beloved soul whose presence left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Born on January 26, 1995, in Des Moines, Iowa, Darrin's journey on this earth came to a peaceful close on July 6, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, August...

Donald Leo Burke

Donald Leo Burke

Jul 3, 2024

Donald Leo Burke was born on August 21, 1951 in West Alice, WI to Bruno and Phyllis Burke. He graduated from St. Pius High School, also in West Alice, WI.

Don joined the US Navy in 1971 and served 6 years, receiving an honorable discharge in April of 1977. He took pride in being in the Navy and serving his country,...

Nytasha Coil

Nytasha Coil

Jul 2, 2024

Nytasha Coil, age 52, passed away July 2, 2024.  Visitation Services will be held at Corinthian Baptist Church, Saturday, July 13, 2024 at noon with Funeral Services beginning at 1:00 P.M.  

Nytasha E. Welch-Coil was born on August 7, 1971 to David R. and Ira J. (Thomas) Welch in Des Moines, IA. She was educated in the Des Moines Public...

Lutfija Delic

Lutfija Delic

Jun 26, 2024

Lutfija Delic, passed away on June 26, 2024 in Des Moines, IA. He was buried in a traditional manner in Prole, IA at Ezan Cemetery. 

Robert "Gene" Payne

Robert "Gene" Payne

Jun 25, 2024

Robert "Gene" Payne, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Rehab Center of Des Moines IA. He was born September 15, 1936 to the late James Etheridge and Elsie (Davis) Payne in Mountain Home, Arkansas. 

Gene loved fishing, family and music. He brought joy to many over the years playing and singing country music. He is preceded in...

Lynnise Smith

Lynnise Smith

Jun 22, 2024

Lynnise Smith, 50, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Hospital. Visitation will be on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Evangelistic Missionary Church of God In Christ, in Des Moines, Iowa, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Her homegoing funeral celebration will follow her visitation and begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Hill...

Izet Nislic

Izet Nislic

Jun 15, 2024

Izet Nislic passed away at the age of 82.  A private family burial was taken place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole Iowa

Helen Bothwell

Helen Bothwell

Jun 14, 2024

Helen was greeted by our Lord at the Gates of Heaven on Friday, June 14, 2024. She was born the third child to the union of Estelle and Luther Bothwell on September 23, 1946 in Attalla, Alabama. 

 Helen’s education began at Attalla Junior High School and Norris High School in Attalla, Alabama. After moving to Iowa, she attended and graduated from...

Nafiz Hodzic

Nafiz Hodzic

Jun 11, 2024

Nafiz Hodzic passed away at the age of 64.  A priviate burial was taken place at Glendale Cementery

Elzubeir Abdelmagid

Elzubeir Abdelmagid

Jun 11, 2024

Elzubeir Abdelmagid passed away at the age of 19.  A private family burial was taken place at Ezan Cemetery in Prole Iowa

Deacon Leon Bradley

Deacon Leon Bradley

Jun 9, 2024

Deacon Leon Bradley, age 72 passed away June 9th, 2024 surrounding by his family.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. His funeral service will immediately follow and begin at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Bobby Young officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. 

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Virginia Camp

Virginia Camp

Jun 8, 2024

Virginia Camp, age 61, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on 6/8/2024. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Elpis Christian Fellowship. Immediately following her visitation her funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Overseer Tammy Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.

 

Virginia Louise Camp was born on...

Aisha Feryal Zafar

Aisha Feryal Zafar

Jun 6, 2024

Aisha Zafar, age 60, passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 6, 2024. On June 8, 2024, a prayer will take place at the Islamic Center of Des Moines at 1:30 pm, with interment following at Jordan Cemetery in West Des Moines, Iowa.

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